Music, Cajun Hibachi, and Classic Louisiana Dishes Well-known Acadiana landmark, the Silver Slipper returns to the intersection of two historic highways, La-31 and La-741 (better known as Pecaniere), between Leonville and Arnaudville. New owner and long-time resident of the area, Brian Leger, said that in the 1930s and ‘40s- when the establishment was known as The Silver Slipper Inn- people would come from all over to “Dance, eat, sleep, and fight.” Whatever your pleasure, the Silver Slipper Inn was the place to be. People would even come by boat with it being conveniently located right on the National Water Trail, the Bayou Teche. Look forward to their dock on the Teche returning soon. They also plan to keep the music tradition strong and have already hosted performances by local country, Cajun, and zydeco musicians on their outdoor stage. You can dine inside or outdoors. Their patio even shows off the original roofline of the Silver Slipper Inn. You can eat and dance and enjoy the beautiful scenery of La-31. Check out their Facebook page to see who’s playing. The Silver Slipper's menu ranges from familiar dishes like burgers, chicken and sausage gumbo (which was featured in our Gumbo Taste [...]

The St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas is hosting a new art exhibit open to the public. Throughout July and August, visitors can see selections from the Haitian Art Collection of Glenn and Yvonne Stokes, the largest known collection of Haitian art in America.

Lafayette, LA: Black Cowboys played a major role in the settlement of the American West and are a significant part of today’s south Louisiana culture. Theodore Foster, PhD and assistant professor of history and African American Studies at Benedictine University in Chicago, will give Black Cowboy Talks in the days leading up to the February 13 performance of Cross That River, a concert musical that tells the story of a runaway slave who became a Black Cowboy...